On Monday, right-hander Preston Claiborne is expected to join the club.

“Just contribute any way they can is the bottom line,” manager Joe Girardi said when asked what he expected from the call-ups. ‘It can be one hit, it can be one at-bat, play one inning. Anyway that you can help us out, that's all we're asking them to do."

With the team in the wild-card chase, Girardi said it’s no time to audition the youngsters. He’ll use them “if there’s an opportunity,” he said.

Murphy, who hit .270 with six homers and 21 RBI in 59 games from Triple-A Scranton, learned about his promotion on Saturday night and immediately called his parents. They caught a 6 a.m. flight from Florida and are in town to celebrate the occasion. Before getting the news, Murphy was preparing to drive to Florida to visit his parents.

“It was easy to alter my plans,” he said with a smile.

Cabral, who was on the verge of making the roster in March 2012 when he injured his elbow. He was to be the second lefty out of the bullpen. Instead, he underwent surgery and has been pitching in Single-A, Double-A and Triple-A this season, compiling a 1-1 record with a 5.40 ERA in 30 games. He struck out 43 and walked 24.

“I feel good,” he said. “I do a good job in Double-A and Triple-A. That’s why they call me. (His elbow) feels much better.”

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Alex Rodriguez, who sat out Saturday's game with flu-like symptoms, is in the lineup this afternoon. Girardi said he'll closely monitor Rodriguez in warmups before making a final decision.

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Before this afternoon's game, the Yankees hosted a ceremony to help launch "Worldwide Alzheimer's Awareness Month." Former University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, who suffers from the debilitating disease took part in the kickoff.